Whale watching at Húsavík aboard a traditional schooner sailboat

Sport lovers

Location: Húsavík, Iceland

Activity: Animals, Boat Cruise, Wildlife Tours

Languages spoken: English, Icelandic

Duration: 3 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point:

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Highlights

Enjoy carbon-neutral whale watching aboard a traditional schooner sailboat
Discover the ancient craft of traditional wind-powered sailing
Don't miss the opportunity to watch these incredible creatures in their natural habitat
Professional, English-speaking crew will guide you to the best whale watching sights
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns served onboard for the return journey
Warm overalls provided on cold days

All about the trip

Join us for a whale watching tour and learn the old ways of sailing.

Experience the thrill of sailing on an authentic Icelandic schooner as you explore the ocean and get to know the whales. Enjoy the magic of wind-powered sailing and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

This tour gives you a great opportunity to not only enjoy the whales but also the incredible wildlife and birds of Skjálfandi bay, all whilst discovering your inner sailor. Take part in a real sailing adventure and learn from our experienced crew!

This sustainable approach to whale watching, combined with our professional crew's knowledge of where to find the whales, will ensure that you have an unforgettable day of admiring these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. As an added treat, after a day of whale watching, hot chocolate and cinnamon buns will be served on board as we make our way home. Not a bad way to warm-up after being out in the Icelandic elements!

Schooner Wikipedia Húsavík whale watching YouTube video

What is included in the price

Entrance fees
English-speaking guide
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns
Warm overalls are available if it's a particularly cold day

What is not included in the price

Meals

Please check the local weather conditions for the day and dress accordingly.
Foldable wheelchairs are permitted onboard our whale watching boats free of charge. Please advise us prior to booking.

Instructions

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

What to take with you?

Hat
Gloves
Camera
Energy snacks
Warm clothing
A small bag or rucksack
Additional drinking water

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

North Sailing Húsavík Whale Watching, Hafnarstétt, Húsavík, Iceland.

Meeting place information:

GPS: 66.046222, -17.343480

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.